The Grand Canyon attracts many tourists every year. It is a place of geographical interest. Largely a part of the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States of America, the Grand Canyon is steep-sided gorge carved by river Colorado, in the US state of Arizona & parts of Nevada. A 2008 research result suggests [...]
THE MONTEZUMA CASTLE
The Montezuma Castle is one of the ancient dwellings of north central Arizona. Built in a limestone cliff & seventy feet above the ground, this national movement castle is a five-storey structure with twenty rooms. Research shows that it belonged to the Sinagua Indian peoples, who occupied that area between the twelfth & fourteenth centuries. [...]
Sports In Arizona
Various kinds of sports are popular in Arizona. This state has its professional football team, softball, ice hockey, baseball, basketball, arena football & lacrosse. There are numerous golf courses & Arizona holds many PGA tournaments. The Phoenix Open, more popularly known as the FBR Open is held here. The density of many colleges & universities [...]
History of Arizona
The etymology of the name ‘Arizona’ invites arguments. Although some scholars believe that etymological root of the name can be traced back to the Spanish phrase ‘arida zona’, meaning ‘dry region’. The original inhabitants of this state are known Sobaipuri. While searching for Cibola, the Spanish explorer Coronado discovered Arizona. In 1821, the present Arizona [...]
Colorado City, Arizona
Located in the Mohave County of Arizona, the town Colorado City is also known as ‘Short Creek’. The members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints founded this town in 1913. The members of this sect practiced polygamy & it was until July 1953 that this practice was stopped by troops [...]
Places of Interest in Arizona
The capital city, Phoenix, located in the Maricopa County, is undoubtedly the most important city of Arizona. Other cities of importance are Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Sun City West, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, El Mirage & so on & so forth. The second largest city, Tucson, is located in the Pima County in the [...]
Different Types of Drinks in Arizona
The drinks of Arizona have many fans worldwide. Hollywood actor Jennifer Lopez & Lindsay Lohan are big fans of it. The green tea, ginseng & fruit juices make fantastic tasting drinks. They are very good for health as well. Another new flavor to be added to the list of Arizona health drinks is the Pomegranate [...]
Some Places To Visit in Sedona
It is known that Arizona is a favourite destination among tourists. Flagstaff, Sedona, Yuma, Phoenix & Tucson are some of the localities in Arizona that attract many tourists every year. The capital city of Arizona is Phoenix. One of the picturesque localities in Arizona is Sedona. A ninety minutes drive from the capital city Phoenix [...]
The Climate of Arizona
The large area of the state accounts for the varied weather conditions experienced by the Arizonians. The lower level is primarily desert experiencing hot summers & warm winters. From the beginning of winters to the onset of spring, the average temperature is 15 degrees centigrade. With occasional frosts, the average temperature during the winters range [...]
General Info on Arizona
Phoenix is the capital city of the state of Arizona, which is located in the Southwestern region of the United States of America. Admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912, Arizona is noted for its exceptionally hot & dry climate. However, the northern part of state experiences a comparatively cooler weather with the existence [...]
